There are a total of 16 farm babies with matching names. The figures are adorable and will spark meaning to parent-child association. Rather than introducing different farm animals, we are introducing them as farm babies, which can be more appealing to children. Your toddler will learn to recognize different farm animal names and at the same time, they will also learn what their babies are called.

You may want to introduce the farm babies first before you use the story script. When you mention a poult, point to the turkey-like figure, then say, "This is the baby of a turkey." When you say lamb, point to the lamb, and mention that the parent is called a sheep. When you mention a colt, point to the baby horse. Be careful that you distinguish between foal and colt. A foal is the baby of a donkey. :)

Ok, these are simple but hey, I still want to go over them... When you mention calf, point to the baby black & white cow. A kid is the young one of a goat, which has a bell around its neck. When you mention puppy, point to the baby dog with freckles. Do you think he's happy? Pointing to the kitten and piglet, say that they are the young ones of a cat and a pig, respectively. When you reach duckling, point to the baby duck and a kit is the young one of a rabbit. Likewise, a chick is a baby hen or cock and a cockerel is an adult rooster.

Once your farm babies are all accounted for, play "I Spy" to introduce the barn, by saying, "I spy something red & white with with two open doors." After your child finds the barn, explain that this is where some of the animals live. You might ask your little one to pick out which animals they think would stay the night. Last but not least, the silo is where the grain and hay is stored, be sure to feed those babies!

At the end of your storytime activity, playfully review the lesson by pointing out the baby animals while you say their names. You also get a story script to go along with the set.

Playtime Felts are so simple and fun to use, your child will love caring for their own farm babies!

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